Japan Society for the Promotion of Science

Research Report (FY2021 Short-term 1st)

Humanities

Major Field of Study Research Theme Name of Fellow, Institution, Nationality Name of Host, Institution Download
Cultural anthropology and folklore-related Moral Economies of Health in South West Africa's Colonial Mines and the League of Nations mandate FUMANTI, M.
The University of St Andrews
ITALY
TAKADA, Akira
Kyoto University
Philosophy and ethics-related Collective Memory and Contemporary Discussions in Philosophy of Memory MICHAELIAN, K. H.
University of Grenoble, Alpes
CANADA
SAKURAGI_Shin
Shibaura Institute of Technology

Social sciences

Major Field of Study Research Theme Name of Fellow, Institution, Nationality Name of Host, Institution Download
Social psychology-related Memorials and the method of subjective cameras: A cultural-ecological approach BRESCO DE LUNA, I.
Autonomous University of Madrid
SPAIN
MINAMI, Hirofumi
Kyushu University
Business administration-related Hiring, training and motivating Global Human Resources Management HOOI, L. W.
Chang Jung Christian University
MALAYSIA
USUGAMI, Jirou
Aoyama Gakuin University
Economic doctrines and economic thought-related Imagining Asia as Resistance: Rethinking Asian Critiques of Modernity MURTHY, V.
University of Wisconsin-Madison
U.S.A.
NOJIRI, Eiichi
Osaka University
Childhood and nursery/pre-school education-related Creation of creative and exploratory early childhood education using documentation DAHLBERG, G. A.
Stockholm University
SWEDEN
ASAI, Sachiko
The University of Tokyo
Tourism studies-related Inbound tourism and sustainable ecosystem development: Understanding disruptions to the community CHIEN, P.
The University of Queensland
AUSTRALIA
MATSUSHIMA, Noboru
Kobe University

Mathematical and physical sciences

Major Field of Study Research Theme Name of Fellow, Institution, Nationality Name of Host, Institution Download
Mathematical physics and fundamental theory of condensed matter physics-related Developing quantum algorithms for NP-Hard problems WANG, J.
The University of Western Australia
AUSTRALIA
TWAMLEY, Jason
Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University
Mathematical analysis-related Nonlinear Wave Equations with Long Range Interactions LEFLOCH, P. G.
Sorbonne University
FRANCE
MAEKAWA, Yasunori
Kyoto University
Experimental studies related to particle-, nuclear-,cosmic ray and astro-physics Study of systematic uncertainties for primordial gravitational wave measurements by LiteBIRD PATANCHON, G.
Paris University
FRANCE
ISHINO, Hirokazu
Okayama University
Magnetism, superconductivity and strongly correlated systems-related Creation of new high temperature superconductors by bidirectional internal/external doping of C60 ARVANITIDIS, I.
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
GREECE
PRASSIDES, Kosmas
Osaka Metropolitan University
Mathematical analysis-related Mathematical study of propagation phenomena in inhomogeneous media BERESTYCKI, H.
Ecole des Hautes Etudes en Sciences Sociales
FRANCE
NINOMIYA, Hirokazu
Meiji University

Chemistry

Major Field of Study Research Theme Name of Fellow, Institution, Nationality Name of Host, Institution Download
Synthetic organic chemistry-related Chemistry of Catalysis Based on Functional Modification of Enzymes with Visible Light HYSTER, T. K.
Cornell University
U.S.A.
OOI, Takashi
Nagoya University
Energy-related chemistry Advanced Separator with Multifunctional Heterostructured additives for nextgeneration Li-S batteries SANGARAJU, S.
Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology
INDIA
MOMMA, Toshiyuki
Waseda University

Engineering sciences

Major Field of Study Research Theme Name of Fellow, Institution, Nationality Name of Host, Institution Download
Structural materials and functional materials-related Design of ferromagnetic shape memory alloy dispersed polymer composites with high speed and strain SRATONG-ON, P.
Thai-Nichi Institute of Technology
THAILAND
HOSODA, Hideki
Tokyo Institute of Technology
Geotechnical engineering-related Eco-friendly biocementation for soft soils using adsorbent and electrokinetics ABDEH KEYKHA, H.
Iman Khomeini International University
IRAN
KAWASAKI, Satoru
Hokkaido University
Nano/micro-systems-related Visualization of tumor microenvironment and epithelial-mesenchymal transition by on-chip vessels TAM, S.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
CHINA
YOKOKAWA, Ryuji
Kyoto University
Manufacturing and production engineering-related Localized Photoporation Intracellular Delivery for Wide Range of Cells Using Photoporation RYU, S.
University of Nebraska-Lincolny
KOREA
NAGAI, Moeto
Toyohashi University of Technology
Composite materials and interfaces-related Development of novel, biomass-based composite materials with improved electrochemical performance KALDERIS, D.
Hellenic Mediterranean University
GREECE
TSUBOTA, Toshiki
Kyushu Institute of Technology
Hydroengineering-related Study on friction law beneath tsunami considering transitional flow regime SANA, A.
Sultan Qaboos University
PAKISTAN
TANAKA, Hitoshi
Kyushu Institute of Tohoku University
Nanomaterials-related Structure and property relationship of low dimensional materials studied by TEM and DFT KOMSA, H.
University of Oulu
FINLAND
Lin, Yung-Chang
National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology
Thin film/surface and interfacial physical properties-related Unified understanding of nuclear-spin conversion mechanism SUN, Z.
Shandong University
CHINA
FUKUTANI, Katsuyuki
The University of Tokyo
Electric and electronic materials-related Selective growth of hafnium-oxide crystal films for innovative silicon electronics SONG, Y. H.
Hanyang University
KOREA (REP. OF KOREA)
UCHIDA, Noriyuki
National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology
Disaster prevention engineering-related Natural Disaster Damage Assessment Using Satellite Images KWAN, C.
Johns Hopkins University
U.S.A.
MIURA, Hiroyuki
Hiroshima University
Social systems engineering-related Integrated Machine Learning and Optimization for Decision Making Aid in Supply Chain and Logistics TIERNEY, K.
Bielefeld University
U.S.A.
NISHI, Tatsushi
Okayama University
Structure engineering and earthquake engineering-related UAV-based cognitive structural inspection with BIM-enabled optimal path design CHEN, Z.
University of Missouri- Kansas City
U.S.A.
DANG, Ji
SAITAMA UNIVERSITY
Environmental systems for civil engineering-related Predictive models for cyanobacterial blooms in Japanese lakes based on machine learning BERTONE, E.
Griffith University
AUSTRALIA
WELLS, John Craig
Ritsumeikan University
Thermal engineering-related Nanostructured 2D materials for highly tunable thermal, electrical and thermoelectric properties HAO, Q.
University of Arizona
CHINA
TAKAHASHI, Koji
Kyushu University
Electron device and electronic equipment-related ZnO HEMT-based
DC/DC converter
for hybrid electric vehicles
MUKHERJEE, S.
Indian Institute of Technology Indore
INDIA
MYO, Than htay
Shinshu University

Informatics

Major Field of Study Research Theme Name of Fellow, Institution, Nationality Name of Host, Institution Download
Software-related Debugging and Analysis Techniques for Concurrent Programs with Reversible Computation ULIDOWSKI, I.
University of Leicester
UNITED KINGDOM
YUEN, Shoji
Nagoya University
Information network-related Empowering Vehicular IoT with Collaborative Intelligence for Next Generation ITS DJAHEL, S.
Manchester Metropolitan University
ALGERIA
WU, Celimuge
The University of Electro-Communications
Mathematical informatics-related Construction of New Communication Theory which is a Basis of Advanced IoT Society Using AI CHEN, J.
MacMaster University
CHINA
OOHAMA, Yasutada
The University of Electro-Communications
Intelligent informatics-related Sparse Coding and Tensor Network topology discovery in machine learning CAIAFA, C. F.
CONICET, University of Buenos Aires
ARGENTINA
ZHAO, Qibin
RIKEN

Biological sciences

Major Field of Study Research Theme Name of Fellow, Institution, Nationality Name of Host, Institution Download
Biophysics-related Revealing molecular motor navigation at intersections by single-particle rotational tracking YU, Y.
Indiana University, Bloomington
U.S.A.
IINO, Ryota
National Institutes of Natural Sciences
Physical anthropology-related Morphological study of early Homo sapiens skeleton by virtual computation restoration MANTHI, F. K.
The National Museums of Kenya
KENYA
NAKATSUKASA, Masato
Kyoto University
Morphology and anatomical structure-related Evolution of lebellum development in Zingiberaceae RONSE DE CRAENE, L. P.
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
BELGIUM
IWAMOTO, Akitoshi
Kanagawa University

Agriculture /Environmental sciences

Major Field of Study Research Theme Name of Fellow, Institution, Nationality Name of Host, Institution Download
Radiation influence-related Dosimetry techniques combining nuclear physics and medical physics RANGACHARYULU, C.
University of Saskatchewan
CANADA
ENDO, Satoru
Hiroshima University
Applied biochemistry-related Molecular mechanism of GH97 group enzyme: solving problems by structural biological ap proaches AGHAJARI, N.
National Center for Scientific Research in France (CNRS)
DENMARK
OKUYAMA, Masayuki
Hokkaido University
Aquatic bioproduction science-related Ecosystem modeling study in the Arctic Ocean and marginal seas of the North Pacific JI, R.
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
U.S.A.
YAMAGUCHI, Atsushi
Hokkaido University
Environmental load reduction and remediation-related Mechanism of rare and alkaline metals accumulations by plants and the phytoremediation technology GUPTA, D. K.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
INDIA
INOUE, Masahiro
Ehime University
Plant protection science-related Biological control of agricultural pests using egg parasitoid wasps TRIAPITSYN, S.
University of California at Riverside
U.S.A.
ADACHI, Tetsuya
University of Miyazaki

Medicine dentistry and pharmacy

Major Field of Study Research Theme Name of Fellow, Institution, Nationality Name of Host, Institution Download
Biomedical engineering-related Predicting risk of complication and functional outcome in total hip arthroplasty VERGARI, C.
Arts et Metiers ParisTech
ITALY
MATSUDA, Shuichi
Kyoto University
Hematology and medical oncology-related Elucidate mechanisms of self-renewal and multipotency of non-human primate hematopoietic stem cells SINHA, R.
Stanford School of Medicine
INDIA
YAMAMOTO, Ryo
Kyoto University
Physical education, and physical and health education-related The longitudinal effects of physical activity and fitness on cognitive development in Japanese youth HILLMAN, C. H.
Northeastern University
U.S.A.
MORITA, Noriteru
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY CORPORATION HOKKAIDO UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION